Terps Record 1-1 Draw In 2024 Season Opener At UMBC

Thursday, August 22

Baltimore, MD

7 PM

Maryland

0-0-1, 0-0-0

UMBC

0-0-1, 0-0-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Maryland	0	1	1
UMBC	0	1	1

8/22/2024 8:00:00 PM | Men's Soccer

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BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland men's soccer recorded a hard-fought 1-1 draw in its 2024 season at Retriever Soccer Park on Aug. 22.

Luke van Heukelum scored the game's first goal in the 84th minute to put Maryland ahead. The sophomore forward made a sliding finish on a pass from William Kulvik. However, UMBC responded two minutes later with a timely header goal by Joseph Picotto.

This. All of This 😍

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— Maryland Men's Soccer 🐢 (@MarylandMSoccer) August 23, 2024

Graduate student midfielder Max Rogers led the charge with a team high three shots on goal in his first game in a Maryland uniform. Maryland's defense held strong, allowing just three shots on goal.

In his first collegiate start at goalkeeper, freshman Laurin Mack collected two saves, including his first career save in the 27th minute.

The XI

Goalkeeper: Laurin Mack
Defenders: Luca Costabile, Jace Clark, Brian St. Martin and William Kulvik
Midfielders: Max Rogers, Alex Nitzl and Leon Koehl
Forwards: Colin Griffith, Luke van Heukelum and Sadam Masereka

Breaking Down The Action

Max Rogers put Maryland's first three shots on goal in the 12th, 18th and 19th minute but UMBC goalkeeper Emigdio Lopez saved all three.
Laurin Mack made his first collegiate save in the 27th minute.
Colin Griffith had an ample opportunity on a loose ball to score but missed left in the 43rd minute.
Mack made a crucial save in the 76th minute after UMBC got a spet on a defender.
Luke van Heukelum broke the scoreless game with a sliding finishing on a pass from William Kulvik in the 84th minute.
The Retrievers responded with a goal on a header in the 86th minute to tie the game at 1-1.

Newcomers Making A Mark

Four players made their Maryland debut, including two transfers and two freshmen.
Transfers Sadam Masereka and Max Rogers made their Maryland debuts.
Freshmen Laurin Mack and Jace Clark made their collegiate debuts.

Numbers To Know

1: Laurin Mack made his first career save in the 27th minute.
4: Four Terps made their debut in a Maryland uniform, including two transfers and two freshmen.

Up Next

The Terps return to College Park for their home season opener at Ludwig Field on Aug. 25, when they play No. 16 Georgetown. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. and will air on Big Ten Plus.